Second Opinion

Washington Highlights

On The Agenda

The House and Senate have adjourned for the campaign season until after the November election. Both chambers will be in session starting Monday, Nov. 14.

Oct. 17: Health IT Policy and Standards Joint Committee Meeting

2 p.m.; Webinar

The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology (HIT) Standards Committee and Policy Committee will meet via webinar to discuss standards implementation specifications and certification criteria for the electronic exchange of health information.

Oct. 20: COGME Meeting

10 a.m.; Webinar

The Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME) will meet to discuss their ongoing assessment of physician workforce trends, training issues and financing policies, and recommendations for appropriate federal and private sector efforts on these issues.